Harris County, TX
Living in Harris County
Bikeability32
Walkability26
Commute34
Public Transit38
Affordability56
Public Safety28
Airports85
Hospitals54
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6MPopulation+696k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black19%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate23%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$176kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$919Median Monthly Rent+$263 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Harris County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Harris County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harris County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding96
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harris County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harris County, TX
Assumption Catholic School
1 miles, N
Our Redeemer Lutheran North School
1 miles, NE
St Pius X High School
2 miles, SW
Rosas School/Traditional
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Harris County, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
7 miles, S
University of St Thomas
8 miles, S
The Art Institute of Houston
9 miles, S
Texas Southern University
10 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harris County, TX
Doctors Hospital Tidwell
1 miles, SW
The Heights Hospital
4 miles, S
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
4 miles, SW
St Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Harris County, TX
William P Hobby Airport
16 miles, SE
Easterwood Field
77 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
82 miles, E